Dog Bone Cancer Symptoms

Unfortunately, this bone cancer spreads very quickly throughout the body and the prognosis is usually poor.

The signs of bone cancer may be subtle or profound and include:

Swelling

Lameness

Joint pain

Bone pain

Fatigue

Anorexia

Occasionally a mass or inflammation is found around the tumor area.

To determine whether or not your dog has bone cancer, your veterinarian will likely utilize x- rays, biopsies, blood tests, bone scans and CAT scans to view the area of the tumor and determine its severity.

Dog Colon Cancer Symptoms

Two types of colon cancer exist in dogs: adenosarcoma and lymphoma/lymphosarcoma.

Adenosarcoma is diagnosed when the tumor(s) grow from the apocrine glands located on each side of the rectum.

Lymphoma/Lymphosarcoma is diagnosed when the lymph nodes or lymphoid tissues in the gastrointestinal tract are affected.

Dog colon cancer symptoms are very similar to the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Colitis.

To determine whether or not your dog has colon cancer, your vet will probably perform a urinalysis, blood test, take abdominal x-rays, and possibly perform a colonoscopy and biopsy to verify the diagnosis.

Dog Liver Cancer Symptoms

The most common form of liver cancer in dogs is hepatocellular carcinoma, a malignant tumor of the epithelial cells of the liver.

Unfortunately, the outward symptoms of liver cancer usually do not appear until the disease reaches an advanced stage.

The symptoms of liver cancer are:

Loss of appetite

Weakness

Lethargy

Weight loss

Diarrhea

Vomiting

Excessive thirst

Enlarged liver

Abdominal hemorrhage

Jaundice

To determine whether or not your dog has liver cancer, your veterinarian will perform a thorough exam, blood work, electrolyte panel and urinalysis.

Your vet may perform a needle biopsy of the liver.

A needle biopsy involves taking fluid and cells via needle from the liver. The sample is then sent off to a lab to be analyzed microscopically.

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About Marc Smith, DVM

Dr. Marc Smith is a practicing veterinarian in Nashville, TN and Franklin, TN. His areas of specialty include: Traditional Western Medicine, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Chiropractic and Prolotherapy. He is also co-creator of PET | TAO, the only commercially available pet food combining Western nutritional science with Eastern Food Therapy.